Safe Winter Driving

SAFE WINTER DRIVING: 4 TIRE TIPS FOR COLD WEATHER

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Even the most experienced drivers can encounter challenges when driving on slick roads caused by ice and snow or dealing with the impact of colder

temperatures during the winter months. In fact, inclement

weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly

half a million crashes each winter, according to research by

the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Being safe on the road begins before you even slide into the

driver's seat. When the temperature drops, it's important to

pay special attention to your vehicle's well-being, including checking the battery, wipers, coolant and other systems. One of

your vehicle's most important safety and performance features

that should not be overlooked as winter weather sets in is its

tires, which are the only direct link to the road below.

Consider these tips from the experts at Discount Tire to help

ensure your tires are ready for winter.

MAINTAIN PROPER PRESSURE

The air inside your tires supports the weight of your car, and

as the outdoor temperature drops, so does your tire pressure.

For every 10-degree drop in ambient temperature, your tires

can lose about 1 pound per square inch (PSI) of pressure.

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Keep a tire pressure gauge in your vehicle and check your tires

at least once a month to ensure they are filled to the vehicle

manufacturer's recommended inflation level, which can be found

in the instruction manual or inside the driver's door. Also, if your

vehicle has a spare tire, remember to check its inflation level as Photo courtesy of Pixabaywell, as it may be different. Many cars may have been sitting idle due to the pandemic. Activities being cancelled, working from home and more frequent dining in have kept more cars off the roads than usual. However, just because you haven't been driving doesn't mean your tires have stayed the same. Tires can still lose air pressure,

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around 1-2 PSI per month, even if they aren't being used. Some

tires may also vibrate after sitting for a while. These concerns

can be solved with a quick tire checkup.

CHECK YOUR TREAD

Tread depth helps determine a vehicle's safe stopping distance.

You can check your tires' tread depth by sticking a penny

upside-down in one of the grooves. If President Lincoln's entire

head is visible, it's time to replace your tires to ensure you're

able to stop in time in conditions that typically accompany the

winter months.

INVEST IN WINTER TIRES

In extreme cold, the tread rubber of all-season or summer tires

can stiffen and lose the ability to provide sufficient traction.

Winter tires are made from softer rubber to maintain pliability,

and the tread design features thousands of extra traction edges

for added grip. If you regularly drive in temperatures of 45 F -

the same temperature at which you can begin to see your breath

- or below, replacing all four tires with winter tires can help

provide more control and deliver as much as a 25-50% increase

in traction over all-season tires, which could be the margin you

“If you regularly drive in temperatures of 45 F — the same temperature at which you can begin to see your breath — or below, replacing all four tires with winter tires can help provide more control.”

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ROTATE OFTEN

To increase tread life, rotate your tires every 6,000 miles, or

earlier if irregular or uneven wear develops. One easy way to

remember is to have your tires rotated every other time you have

your oil changed.

As you prepare your vehicle for safe winter travel, visit

DiscountTire.com for more tips, a personalized tire guide and to

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